Community colleges saw increases in both persistence and retention rates this year, according to a new report from National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center. This marks the second consecutive year that community colleges saw gains,…
Community college administrators are better positioned than ever to make decisions about adopting programs based on their effectiveness, with a growing evidence base about interventions that increase graduation rates and put students on the track…
The critical lens under which law enforcement has been viewed during the past few years since the George Floyd murder and resulting racial reckoning has contributed to lower enrollments in criminal justice programs at some…
Bill proposes free meals for low-income college students Expanding apprenticeships to different industries Bill proposes free meals for low-income college students Democrats have introduced bicameral legislation that would bring free meal programs to community colleges…
Degree completion gaps between Latino and White, non-Hispanic students have increased in the last four years as Latino graduation rates have barely budged, according to a new analysis of federal data by Excelencia in Education….
Senate bill calls to include CTE in federal data Drone-industry education continues to grow A degree in smart building technology Senate bill calls to include CTE in federal data A bipartisan bill introduced last week…
When a community college president leaves and the college doesn’t have enough time to conduct a full search for a replacement, they turn to an interim president. This is ideally someone who’s experienced in the…
The opportunity: elevate the role of community colleges in creating a more equitable and inclusive workforce. The problem: associate of applied science (AAS) degrees in tech and business often don’t lead directly to employment, as…
During the Covid pandemic, Montgomery College in Maryland saw something unprecedented. Students had always been able to take classes at any of the college’s three campuses. To avoid long commutes through one of the nation’s…
The strategic plan at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) has focused on breaking down barriers that stand between students and their academic and career success. One key strategy to break down these barriers has been…